Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-04-23
ART AND ARTISTS.
The Excellent Studio of John Tullidge
"A Scene Near Mill Creek Can
yOn-Sunshine and Shadow.
A View OF Salt Lake City from Arsenal
HiIl-AntelOpe Island and the
0quirrh Range.
Harry Edwards Later WOrks-"What
Mischief Now 9"-GOing to and
Coming from the Races.

JOHN TULLIDGE's STUDIO AND HIS WORKS
| OF ART.
Undoubtedly Mr.. Tullidge's studio is
the finest and best arranged of any in
the Territory. 1t is capacious, lofty, has
a north light, and in fact, has everything
that is requisite for model studio. The
room was built expressly for the purpose
for which it is used, and Mr.. Tullidge
being practical artist of long experience,
knew exactly what was needed, and
neglected nothing. The ceiling is beau
tifully decorated, and conspicuous among
the many ornaments are a number of
| grape-vines, upon which are hanging
numerous punches of misunderstanding
grapes. The decorating was all
executed by Mr.. Tullidge, and confers
mnch credit upon that gentleman.
He has not confined himself very closely
to landscape painting, of late, therefore
he has but few paintings on hand, but
those he has, are fine specimens of art.
A 'Scene Near Mill Creek Canyon" is
one OF Mr.. Tullidge's latest; it is a fine
painting, and he has exhibited consider
able taste in the composition. 1t was
painted under a storm effect, therefore it
has cold gloomy feeling throughout.
In the foreground is a stream of water
studded, on either side, with a heavy
growth of trees and brush it is canyon
stream, and the water rushing over and
between the rocks looks very natural.
The foliage has been painted with telling
effect, and so true to nature that
you imagine you can see the moisture
on the leaves from the rain. Across
the stream are two or three small
farm houses which are very pleasingly
arranged and give the picture home
like appearance. Farther on is spur of
the Wasatch mountains, looming up into
the clouds; the mountains, like the bal
ance of the picture, have been we'll |
treated, and being partially concealed by |
mist, appear to be of great height |
One of the best things in the painting is
in the sky; the artist is always at home |
in painting stormy sky, and when ever |
he undertakes the task he generally sue
ceeds. The picture throughout is a good |
one and reflects credit on the artists. |
Sunshine and Shadow" is another by |
the same gentleman; although small it |
has some fine points about. 1t represents |
forest scene in the Catskill noun
talns and the artist has been |
quite happy in treating the subject.
In the centre is beautiful little water
fall leaping over ledge of rocks and fall
ing among the foliage below; the white
spray from the falling water is in pleas
ing contrast with the dark foliage. The
trunks of the trees and the foliage are
exceptionally good, and any person who
is fond OF forest scenery could not help |
but gaze on this little gem with admira- |
ton.
A view of Salt Lake City from Arsenal |
Hill, is an excellent painting; it is SUM-
set effect embracing the western part of |
the city. The sky has been very skill
fully handled, and is splendid por-
trayal of the lovely sunsets with which
we are SO much favored in this valley.
Far off in the distance, with |
true aerial effect, are Antelope Island and
the Oquirrh range, and are true to nature
In every respect; a portion of the lake is
also introduced. The middle distance is
composed of the western portion of the
city; the houses and trees have been well
painted and are in keeping with the rest
of the picture. The dark rocks in the
foreground have been handled with con-
siderable skill, and have a natural ap-
pearance. This is without doubt one of
the very best paintings that has ever left
the artists easel, and considering the
subject, which is difficult one to handle
he has been remarkably successful and
is truly deserving of great praise in his
efforts
GA Winter Scene Near the Rhine"
This picture, though so different from
our own scenery, is quite attractive and
shows the gentleman to be quite versa
tile; it is little beauty, and we presume
any person who has been in that country
would at once recognize the scene as be-
longing to that neighborhood An old
ruined castle holds a conspicuous place
in this picture and the manner in which
the artist has treated it, stamps him at
once as being an expert architectural
painter. Another very pleasing thing
which at once attracts the eye is a stone
bridge, across which boy is driving a Z,
herd of cows. The bridge, COWS and boy
have been all faithfully represented and
look very life-like.
ogden Canyon" is also from the
brush OF the same gentleman, and is
worthy of special mention. The rock
painting is excellent, and we think the :
best we have seen from Mr.. Tullidge's =
brush. The drawing and coloring are
true to nature, and exhibit talent of no
nature. Ogden Canyon is one
Of the rockiest places in the Territory. 7
and very difficult to portray on canvas, =
but the artist seems to have experienced y
40 trouble in handling the subject. A
portion of the river and waterfall are =
also seen, and have been introduced with =
| telling effect. Mr.. Tullidge appears to Il
lave made speciality of painting run
ling water and waterfalls, and in this
particular branch of art he has certainly
'xcelled.
GA Moonlight Winter Scene" is an =
'ther of Mr.. Tullidge's, and to say it is !
,ood picture does not convey the mean
ng at all, for out of the many excellent
paintings produced by the artist within :
he last few years this may Justly be
allied his master piece. The sketch was
AIKEN from the southwestern part of the
ity and is looking east The sky, as
sual, has been treated in the same
nasterly manner for which he is noted:
he snowcapped peaks of the Wasatch rise
ar up into the clouds like so many
entinels and look weird and CHASTITY
nder the effect of the moon which is
asting its rays down upon them.
o the right, in the foreground, is the
anal, and herd of sheep being driven
yer the bridge by man; the water has q
natural look about it, the drawing of 4
ne bridge is good, and the sheep have
cen painted with fidelity true to life.
cross the bridge is a stable, to which
le sheep are being driven, and still to
lie left is rude cabin, through the win
DIV of which light can be seen, giving Fl
the abode cosy appearance. This is